Sanibel Island, FloridaStanding at the water's edge, on this island ten miles out into the Gulf of Mexico, the white sand is soft as powder under foot. The only sound you can hear is the gentle lull of the waves and the windchime of thousands of seashells being coaxed back into the Gulf.

great restaurants and all the abundance of nature

Captiva Island offers the mystery and adventure that one would expect from a place whose history is filled with pirates

It's been called the "Golf Capital of the World" because of its 100-plus courses

A longtime admirer and onetime resident of America's capital city

A small beach located at the center of Los Angeles county

Ocean City has some of the best bars and live-music

surrounded by the State Hall

In 1996 the lighthouse was moved 300 feet to a new location and restored to save it from an eroding cliff

green sliver of land surrounded by sparkling waters

Topsail is known for its beaches and is a sanctuary for sea turtles

com - no doubt because of its enticing beaches

canyons and coastal hills